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Is Trenton, KY 42286 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Trenton is a buyer’s market. With about 16 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply16Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market61Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$172▲ +19.2% vs. last year

The Trenton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Trenton, KY 42286 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 61 days and there were 16 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (48 days then) and the median sale price rose 23% to $337,554. Overall, Trenton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Nearby, Elkton 42220 (28% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Pembroke, KY42266 · 6 miles away83% similarcheaper homes ($46K less) · older residents Woodburn, KY42170 · 40 miles away72% similarhigher income ($30K more) Auburn, KY42206 · 32 miles away71% similarcheaper homes ($109K less) · larger Guthrie, KY42234 · 6 miles away63% similarcheaper homes ($111K less) · older residents

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Questions about Trenton real estate

Is Trenton a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 16 months of supply in Trenton, KY 42286 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Trenton?

The typical home went under contract in 61 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Trenton sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Trenton?

About 0.55% of a home’s value a year in Todd County, or roughly $2,200 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Trenton?

The median sale price was $337,554 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $172 per square foot.

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